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It was one year ago today that the Philippines was devastated by typhoon Haiyan, just a few weeks after a massive earthquake. Read about the miracles Church members witnessed during the storm and how the Saints there are rebuilding, stronger than ever. This article originally appeared in...

Did you know that Mayim Bialik from The Big Bang Theory and Larry King both married Mormons? Find out which other famous people have married Mormons in this fun list! Photo from Soulful Detroit . Rodney Dangerfield Married to: Joan Child Famous for the line "I don't get no respect,"...

These two essays, much like their authors, come in different shapes and sizes, but both reach toward the same conclusion: beauty is truth. And the truth is that everything God created is beautiful, your body included. Charming/Chubby —Kate Miller Charming and chubby. Who says they are...

Working on Sunday is sometimes unavoidable--but finding the Spirit doesn't have to be hard. Here are 10 tips from someone who's been there on how to make the Sabbath day holy, even when you're away from a chapel. After graduating high school, including a rigorous released-time seminary program,...

Even if Halloween isn't your thing, consider decorating your porch this fall with a festive carved pumpkin that proclaims your faith! This year, turn your pumpkin-carving into a fun family home evening and share your faith with your neighbors in one fell swoop! Check out these seven free LDS-themed...

Excerpted from Sermons in a Sentence by John Bytheway - October 14, 2014

Joseph Fielding Smith changed John Bytheway's life in five words when he said, "We read scriptures too fast." Check out these five "sermons in a sentence" from the scriptures that could change your life, too! 1. Redemption cometh "Teach them that redemption cometh through Christ the Lord,...

For those families involved in adoption, a little understanding goes a long way. Find out what you can do to help support these special families in and out of the Church. Adoptive parent Terra Cooper embraces the birthmother of her child. Photo courtesy of Brittany Cascio For Tarrin Philpott,...

Today (October 8th) is Elder M. Russell Ballard's 86th birthday! Learn more about the life of this amazing apostle here. Photo from lds.org. 1. Elder Ballard's nickname in college was "the bishop." When Elder Ballard was attending the University of Utah, he was known by his fraternity...

We have a pretty good idea of what will happen at general conference every six months, but that wasn't always the case. From passing the sacrament to holding disciplinary councils, check out some of the things that used to be done in conference. Photo of April 8, 1940 Conference from Salt Lake...

Throughout the world, there are sites that are deeply meaningful to members of the Church. Cherished for their beauty, history, or even their mystery, here is our list of 7 Wonders of the Mormon World. 1. The Tomb of Joseph Architect's drawing...

MR says: Thanks to Mikarose for these examples of modest fashion. While some of these might not adhere perfectly to LDS standards of modesty, we appreciate the more appropriate trends still popular in society. Follow the link for more dresses. We love seeing modesty in the spotlight! Here are a few...

When life gets rough, be grateful! There are always blessings in our lives that we miss seeing when our vision is clouded by bad luck or discouragement. We've all heard the phrase that when life gives us lemons, we should make lemonade. We've also all heard the story of Job in the Bible, who,...

Women played key roles in Bible stories and Church history. Read about five women who chose to serve God and how we can follow their examples. Mahlah and her four sisters, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah, followed Moses through the wilderness toward the promised land. Painting featured in...

Miracles both small and large have helped propel the work of the Church forward in Honduras--read about three of them. Though the small Central American country of Hondruas is marked by poverty and corruption, the members of the Church who live there are have enough faith and courage to...

The recent changes to LDS Family Services don't leave adoptive couples in a lurch--find out the truth behind the changes and why LDSFS can now better serve the LDS community. Photo courtesy of Terra Cooper Terra Cooper thought she’d be different. Since she and her husband, Josh, already...